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You might have noticed in recent weeks more bees dead on footpaths and struggling in the summer heat.  To explain all was Eanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, Environmentalist, Broadcaster and Irish Times contributor. 

New research from the Irish League of Credit Unions shows school costs are weighing heavily on families. With 59% of parents saying covering back to school costs is a financial burden. Anton discusses this further with David Malone, the CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions .  

The US-Iran standoff is intensifying. With the key global shipping route, the strait of Hormuz once again at the centre of the latest developments.  CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat, Duncan Bullivant gave us an update on the situation.

In the UK, investigations continue into the death of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation after "new information and evidence". To pay tribute to her late friend was Edwina Currie, Former Conservative MP and Minister .  

Uisce Éireann has announced a hosepipe ban for Dublin, South Tipperary and parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow. This will will kick in on Thursday and remain in place until August 26.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council, Former Minister, and Senior Council.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said there is “merit in considering” a language proficiency requirement for Irish citizenship.   Ireland remains one of the few European countries that does not require a formal language proficiency test for naturalisation  To discuss this issue further with Anton was Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, Ken O Flynn and Immigration lawyer and...

A new survey has found that more than 90 per cent of over-50s would move from larger family homes into a cohousing community if one were available. Cohousing Communities Ireland says a lack of suitable housing is preventing many older people from rightsizing. Cohousing Communities Ireland Chair and Co-founder, Anne Connolly discuss this issue further with Anton.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that the Government must end “gimmicks and giveaways” and deliver a workers' budget, as part of its pre-Budget submission.  Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Owen Reidy, ICTU General Secretary .  

Criminalising extreme porn, a mid-year review of the state's housing plan. Anew report from the Criminal Assets Bureau will be discussed at Cabinet this morning.  To look ahead to the business of Cabinet today was Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent. 

Gardaí believe a man detained in Jordan is Ahmad Al Saqar. The boyfriend of murdered American woman Jamey Carney, and the prime suspect in her killing.  No arrest request has been made by Irish authorities, who say the murder investigation is still at an early stage. We get the latest on this with Irish Times Crime and Security Editor, Conor Lally .

Tributes are being paid to actor Sam Neil who has died at the age of 78. We look back on his career with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

It's been a huge summer of sport, with the World Cup, Wimbledon and the GAA championship gripping fans. But it turns out cheering from the sofa could actually be good for your health  To explain all with Anton was Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly .   

High temperatures will run into the middle of the week, according to the latest forecast from Met Éireann. With yet another Status Yellow Temperature warning in place from 1pm today.  We get the latest weather forecast with Holly O’Neill, Meteorologist with Met Éireann .  

A 28-year-old man has been remains in custody in connection with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Police say there’s no evidence of a political motive and investigations are ongoing.  For the latest on the investigation was London Based Journalist, Vinny McAviney .  

With temperatures still high into this week, Uisce Éireann is renewing its warnings to adopt water-saving habits where possible.  Speaking to Anton was Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Frances Fitzgerald, Former Tánaiste.

Dublin City councillors are backing plans to create more off-leash areas for dogs. There is a report due in September on providing at least one space in each of the city’s 11 electoral areas.  Joining Anton to discuss the importance of these spaces is Green Party Councillor Feljin Jose. 

A deadly wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in Spain's Almería province has stabilised. Local authorities have said.  Anton get the latest on this with Melita Cameron-Woods, Freelance Reporter in Valencia .  

The process of bringing a man Gardaí want to question in connection with the death of Jamey Carney back to Ireland could be a lengthy one. For more on this Anton spoke to Southern Correspondent, Irish Independent, Ralph Riegel.

Six people were rescued from the water at Rosslare Strand in Wexford yesterday evening following a weekend of tragic incidents in waters across the country. As temperatures rise and more people head to the water. We look at the dangers and how to avoid getting into difficulty.   We get a weather update with Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather. Also speaking to Anton was RNLI Water Safety E...

At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that tore through a bar in Bangkok, while 60 are in hospital. Speaking to Anton with the latest on this was Journalist Tommy Walker .  

The summer heat this year has turned some of our homes into sweatboxes, and most of us don’t have the equipment to cope with it.  Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent has the guide on how to adapt. 

The ever-iconic Rolling Stones are back today with their 25th album, Foreign Tongues. We hear all about it with the Deputy Editor of Hotpress, Stuart Clark .  

The Government has asked the HSE for a report on e-scooter injuries. This is in response to a surge in serious injuries to children linked to e-scooters. How are other countries dealing with e-scooters, and are regulations any more lax here?   To discuss further with Jonathan was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.